Md Shams Tabrez is a senior Mathematics teacher who has more than eight years’ experience in teaching advanced and higher secondary Mathematics. He specialises in international curricula and has a great deal of experience in teaching Mathematics under the IB Diploma Programme, the IB MYP and Cambridge IGCSE.
His experience in teaching international curricula has involved the IB DP Mathematics Analysis & Approaches (AA) at both Standard Level and Higher Level, as well as Applications & Interpretation (AI) at SL and HL, the IB MYP, Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580), and Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (0606); furthermore, he has taught students in various parts of the Gulf region, such as in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
Md Shams Tabrez at My Tuition Hub Academy offers classes in IB Mathematics and IGCSE Mathematics.
His teaching at the Academy is limited to these two international curricula; with regard to the IB students he teaches Mathematics AA and Mathematics AI at both the SL and HL levels, and for the IGCSE students he teaches Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics and Additional Mathematics.
IB & IGCSE Mathematics Expertise
Shams has direct experience teaching a wide range of advanced Mathematics topics, including:
- Calculus
- Vectors
- Trigonometry
- Advanced Algebra
- Probability
- Statistics
- Mathematical investigations
- Exam-oriented problem-solving
His method combines learning through inquiry with systematic practice for exams. He also has experience in assessing according to the IB criteria and gives targeted preparation using past papers.
Senior Mathematics Tutor & International Curriculum Specialist
Independent Online & Private Educator | 2018 – Present
Shams has been providing specialized Mathematics instruction to international students through one-to-one and small-group online classes.
His work includes:
- We teach Mathematics to students taking the IB DP, IB MYP, and IGCSE courses around the world.
- Giving personalised one-to-one and small group lessons.
- We provide support for students from India and the Gulf countries, such as the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
- Leading IB DP students through the process of choosing their topics and carrying out mathematical investigations.
- Guiding students through the process of preparing and drafting their IB Internal Assessments (IAs).
- We can use GeoGebra and Desmos to explain concepts in complex calculus and three-dimensional geometry.
- Using practice questions from previous papers as a way to improve preparation for exams.
The profile states that over 85% of his IB DP students obtained Grades 6 or 7, and his IGCSE students achieved A and A grades in Mathematics*.
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) – Mathematics
Higher Secondary Educational Institution | 2016 – 2018
Shams taught mathematics to students in the ninth thrfocusing grades, with an emphasis on thexaml foundations and on solving examination problems.
He also created structured lesson plans, diagnostic quizzes, and unit assessments which were aligned with international benchmark standards.
IB Mathematics Teaching
Shams has experience across both major IB DP Mathematics pathways:
- Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches (AA) – SL & HL
- Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation (AI) – SL & HL
He also guides IB students on their mathematical investigations and Internal Assessment. His teaching methods include conceptual development, inquiry-based learning, criterion-based assessment, and exam practice.
IGCSE Mathematics Teaching
His IGCSE teaching experience covers:
- Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics – 0580
- Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics – 0606
To help students develop both a conceptual understanding and examination skills, he makes use of structured lessons, past-paper practice, problem-solving, and visual aids.
Teaching & Digital Skills
For his online Mathematics teaching Shams makes use of a variety of digital tools, such as digital pen tablets, interactive whiteboards, GeoGebra, Desmos, BitPaper, Miro Board, Zoom and Microsoft Teams; he also has experience with TI-Nspire and Casio FX-CG50 graphing calculators.
His teaching strengths include:
- Inquiry-based learning
- IB criterion-based assessment
- Exam-oriented practice
- Personalised learning
- Online and small-group teaching
- Mathematical investigation
- Past-paper preparation
- Digital Mathematics instruction
Educational Qualifications
Shams has a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mathematics, a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics; all three qualifications are listed in his academic profile.
Md Shams Tabrez attends only the IB Mathematics and IGCSE Mathematics classes at My Tuition Hub Academy.
IB: Mathematics AA (SL/HL) and Mathematics AI (SL/HL)
IGCSE: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) and Additional Mathematics (0606)
IGCSE: Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics (0580) and Additional Mathematics (0606)